Our professional doctorate in bioethics (D.Bioethics) is a first of its kind and meets the growing need for advanced training in bioethics for those professionals that have increased responsibilities related to bioethics and health policy at their institution. Such individuals may serve as chair of a hospital’s ethics committee, perform clinical ethics consultations, have administrative oriented ethics work or are a steward for issues central to your institution’s mission and values. This degree offers health care professionals an opportunity to obtain a high quality doctorate through a hybrid delivery system (asynchronous online courses combined with blended courses that require 2-3 days of on-campus activity.)

Now accepting applications for Summer 2018 term through May 5th.

"The doctoral degree in bioethics at Loyola has opened up opportunities to broaden my experience and my involvement in national bioethics in developing better programs for ethics education."Richard Holt, MD, D.Bioethics (2012)

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"The clinical courses that I took in the doctoral program have actually made me a better clinician in making bed side decisions. Not just in clinical ethics, but also as a healthcare provider."Cherie Sammis-Berman, NP, D. Bioethics (2013)

Key features of our online graduate degree programs in bioethics...

Only top caliber graduate or professional degreed adult learners accepted.Doctoral applicants should hold a master's degree in bioethics or healthcare ethics with a GPA of 3.67 or higher. Exceptional candidates who have an advanced degree in another discipline will be considered for admission.

Taught by Loyola University Chicago faculty who are dedicated to online education with decades of combined experience.

Our program is committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Very high retention rate.

Accredited and ranked...

The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

U.S. News and World Report has ranked Loyola consistently among the "top national universities" and "best values" in its annual publications.

Washington Monthly ranks Loyola among the top 100 national universities, emphasizing social mobility, research and service.